Stephen Colbert accused of crossing Harvard protesters’ line before an alarm cut short his event with Yo-Yo Ma
Stephen Colbert, who supported striking Hollywood writers in 2023, was criticized Thursday for appearing with cellist Yo-Yo Ma at Harvard while graduate student workers were on strike. The event ended early after a fire alarm sounded. The Harvard Graduate Students Union, on strike since Oct. 27, had asked Colbert and Ma to cancel, postpone or […]
Trump to cut $4 billion in funding for Israel by the end of the year
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States would end about $4 billion in aid to Israel by the end of the year, arguing that the country no longer needs the funding. Trump said the aid had become a political point of contention, adding that he did not want the United States to face […]
Walmart is using a clever tactic to cut back on shrimp, according to a lawsuit.
Walmart is facing a lawsuit for purportedly shortchanging customers on shrimp, with one seafood enthusiast claiming the company has been inflating the weight of shrimp packages by adding ice. Elijah Baptist from Illinois has filed a class-action suit alleging that Walmart’s shrimp products sometimes contain up to 11% less shrimp than what is advertised, once […]
American Express plans to cut 5% of its staff in recent layoffs influenced by AI.
American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce as it moves to incorporate AI into its internal processes, marking another instance of tech-related layoffs in the finance industry. The company revealed on Friday a $336 million restructuring charge associated with the job cuts, which will affect thousands of its approximately 77,000 employees. Christophe Le Caillec, […]
Trump’s Political Group Invests Millions in Florida District Race After House GOP PAC Cut Funding
Donald Trump’s political organization is gearing up to invest in a competitive House race, particularly after Republicans cut back on funding in that district. The No Going Back PAC, a super PAC affiliated with MAGA Inc., is allocating over $25 million for House races, with $6.3 million specifically targeted at Florida’s 25th district in an […]
Barclays CEO Says AI Is the ‘Final Touch’ as 5,000 Jobs Are Cut
Barclays Plans Job Cuts Amid AI Advancements On Thursday, Barclays CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan referred to artificial intelligence as the “icing on the cake” while announcing the bank’s intention to cut around 5,000 jobs by the end of the year. This reduction accounts for roughly 5% of Barclays’ global workforce, with 1,000 positions already eliminated and […]
Amazon plans to cut thousands of jobs in NYC if the Mamdani labor bill is approved — insights from experts
Amazon has announced intentions to shut down over a dozen warehouses and lay off thousands of employees in New York City, contingent on the passage of a labor bill championed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Experts believe that if this legislation, which many find controversial, is enacted, Amazon will likely follow through with its threat. The […]
Eagles cut Pro Bowl quarterback Andy Dalton following one bad pass in defeat
The Philadelphia Eagles didn’t take long to make a decision regarding Andy Dalton after he threw just one pass in their 27-7 loss to the Chicago Bears. Dalton, who is 38, came into the game when starter Jalen Hurts temporarily exited due to an injury. At that point, the Eagles were trailing 7-0 and faced […]
Maine Debate — Troy Jackson Promises to Cut Funding for ICE: ‘Unchangeable’
Maine Senate Candidate Proposes Major Changes to ICE Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Troy Jackson announced on Thursday his intention to cut funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and reassign its responsibilities to Customs and Border Protection (CBP). He described ICE as irreparable during a debate with incumbent Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) on WMTW. Jackson, […]
Republican Conflicts Disrupt GOP Efforts To Cut Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Republicans Struggle to Find Consensus on Fuel Price Solutions Senate Republicans are at an impasse regarding strategies to reduce gas and diesel prices ahead of the midterm elections, with divisions over which approaches may be effective. Lawmakers from oil-refining states have blocked proposals from agricultural states that aimed to curb diesel exports and ease regulations […]